Obituaries

David Moody

1953-2022

David Moody, 69 of South Shore, Kentucky passed away Aug. 13, 2022 in the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born in West Lafayette, Ohio, June 2, 1953, a son of the late Paul and Twilva Ross Moody.

David was a ham radio enthusiast, Star Trek fanatic, loved Classical music and an avid antique collector, most supportive and patient husband and father.

Preceded in death besides his parents are one brother, Edward Moody.

Surviving are his wife, Maria Luz Bancal Moody, children, Ella Pennington of Frankfort, Kentucky, James (Sherrie) Pennington of Lake County, Florida, Shella Pennington of South Shore, Kentucky, John Moody of Gainesville, Georgia and Diane (Adam) Horne of Redondo Beach, California, grandchildren, Josiah Pennington, Lily Marshall, Zavier Pennington, Zander Pennington, Luke Horne and Isabella Pennington.

Funeral Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 at the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, Kentucky with Rev. Kenneth W. Potter, officiating.

Burial Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 at the Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Ohio.

Online condolences can be left for the family at robersonfuneral.com

Betty Hardin

1937-2022

Betty Ann Hardin, 84, a resident of the Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth, OH., went to be with her Lord Sunday, August 14, 2022.

She was born in South Shore, KY., October 28, 1937 a daughter of the late John Hamilton and Betty Vanderpool Hamilton.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Chester Hamilton (Isabelle), Delmar Hamilton (Mary) and Earl Hamilton; two sisters, Dessa Jones (James W.) and Irma Jean Hamilton: two nieces, Rita Hamilton and Annette Hamilton; two nephews, Mike Hamilton and Billie Hamilton.

Surviving are her husband Roy L. Hardin who she married in 1956 in South Shore, KY; one niece, Kathy (Aaron) Adams of Wheelersburg, OH; one nephew, James D. Jones of Sebring, FL.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in South Shore, KY., for 55 years, where she served in several capacities.

She was employed in the Accounting Department of Williams Manufacturing Company in Portsmouth, OH; Secretary to the principal at McKell High School in South Shore, KY; Secretary, Bookkeeper and Office Manager at Hamilton Electric Company Inc. in South Shore, KY., and also worked at the South Shore branch of the Greenup County Public Library.

Funeral Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Morton-Hunt Family Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with Brother Russell Foster and Pastor Mark Lilly officiating.

Burial Siloam Cemetery in South Shore, KY.

Dorothy Kirk

1942-2022

Dorothy Mae Hamilton Kirk of Argillite passed away peacefully with her daughter at her bedside on August 15, 2022 in Community Hospice.

Ms. Kirk was born on August 18, 1942 in Greenup County, Kentucky to the late William "Bill" and Bertie Marie Nichols Hamilton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life in 1995, Chester "Doc" Kirk, whom she shared 32 wonderful years with; Two sisters Wilma Jean Hamilton and Deloris Hamilton Myers; Two brothers William "Bub" Hamilton and Kenneth H. Hamilton; one step-sister, Mazie W. Hamilton; one step-brother, Palmer R. Hamilton; and her step-mother, Dora Hamilton. She also was preceded in death by two other siblings of unknown gender.

Dorothy retired from the Greenup County School System as a bus driver with over 20 years of service. She also worked for Hills Department Store, Walmart Department Store, and sat with the elderly. She was a member of the Poage Chapter of the DAR.

She gave generously to others and had a compassionate heart for elderly people. She attended Church most all of her life. Her personal relationship with God was always strong, bonded in faith and very consistent throughout her life. There is no doubt she is celebrating her 80th birthday with Jesus!

She is survived by her daughter and "best buddy", Dianna (Larry) Charles and the light of her life, her "four-legged" grandbaby, TinkerBelle; along with her two cats, Callie and Boo Boo.

She is also survived by three step Grandchildren; 14 step Gr. Grandchildren, 10 step Gr. Gr. grandchildren; and 19 step Gr. Gr. Gr. Grandchildren.

Graveside services Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.

Carman Funeral Home is caring for arrangements.

Carolyn Rase

1938-2022

Carolyn Lavonne Hunt Rase, 83, of South Shore, KY., went to be with the Lord Monday, August 15, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH.

She was born September 18, 1938 in Portsmouth, OH., a daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys Slater Hunt.

Carolyn was a member of the Church of God in South Shore. She is a retired hairdresser of which she has worked in several salons in Portsmouth and Scioto County Area.

She is also a retired teacher from the Greenup County School District. She enjoyed spending time and talking with family and friends, but most of all being with her fur babies Molly & Lucky.

Preceded in death along with her parents are her husband Donald J. Rase.

Left behind to cherish her memory are one daughter, Susan(Justin) of South Shore, KY; two fur babies, Molly and Lucky.

Along with several other family and friends who will sadly miss her.

Funeral services Friday, August 19, 2022 at Morton-Hunt Family Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with Pastor Ken Southgate officiating.

Burial Siloam Cemetery in South Shore, KY.

Paul Warnock

1931-2022

Paul Grant Warnock, 91, of South Shore went to his heavenly home on August 16, 2022.

Paul entered the world with a bang on July 4, 1931, the 10th of 12 children born to Ernest Francis and Essie Lozier Warnock.

A 1951 graduate of McKell High School, Paul was an all-round athlete but excelled on the football field as a quarterback and half-back.

He was recruited by Paul “Bear” Bryant to play for the University of Kentucky, an opportunity he turned down to stay home and marry his high school sweetheart, Edna Ensor.

Paul and Edna were married 70 years and 11 months and raised 4 children.

Paul loved his family, his church, his co-workers, and his community. He started his working life as a grocery delivery driver for Roberson’s Department Store in South Shore, then moved across the street and spent 38 years at Stan Harvey Gas Company before finishing his career with 15 years at Arrick’s Propane.

A faithful member of the Fullerton/South Shore First Methodist Church for more than 70 years, Paul served for over 20 years as Sunday School Superintendent. He also sang in the Chancel Choir and along with Edna served for a number of years as leaders of the youth group.

He helped mold the lives and character of many young men in the South Shore community, serving as Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 98 for 12 years.

Preceded in death by his parents and all eleven of his siblings, he leaves behind a family thankful he is no longer in pain, but heart-broken by his loss. His family includes his wife, Edna, children, Andrea Adams and her husband, Tony, of Sebring Florida, Fonda Warnock, Lance Warnock and his wife, Delana, and O’Neta Payton and her husband, Jeff, all of South Shore, grandchildren, Stacie Tillman and her husband, Brad of Springfield, Ohio, Kristin Lunsford and her husband, John of Atlanta, Georgia, Nicholas Warnock and his wife, Shawnda, and Aubrey Roy and her husband, Matt, both of Greenup, and his absolute joy, his great-grandchildren, Caden and Cali Warnock, Zachary and Austin Tillman, and Gavin and Lucy Roy. We had him for 91 years. It wasn’t nearly long enough.

Funeral Services Sunday, August 21, 2022 at South Shore First United Methodist Church with Rev. Troy Poff and Rev. Ken Southgate officiating.

Burial MT. Zion Cemetery in South Shore, KY. Arrangements Morton-Hunt Family Funeral Home.

Paul Cade

1939-2022

Paul “Pete” Emerson Cade, 83, of South Shore, Kentucky passed away peacefully August 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 31, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Harry and Esther Cade. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Gilliland Cade, who was the matriarch and guiding light of the Cade family; one son in law, Joe Greenslate Jr; as well as his eight siblings, Constance, Bill, Richard, Jerry, David Jack, Donald Gene, Phillip and Judith

Pete was a graduate of McKell High School. He worked at Empire Detroit Steel in New Boston, Ohio, and later retired from CSX Railroad. He was a welding instructor at ACTC, but his happiest work memories involved serving as a deputy sheriff for the Greenup County Sheriff’s Department. An avid learner, he loved gardening, studying Native American culture, and working in his garage. He built a full attic bedroom for his daughters to share, including creating 5 built-in bunk beds that became slumber party legend.

Surviving are his five daughters, who were his greatest source of pride, Delana (Lance) Warnock, Jennifer (Danny) Wright, Christy Greenslate, Mitzi (Brian) Lanning, and Scarlet (Jared) Shoemaker, nine grandchildren, Nicholas (Shawnda) Warnock, Aubrey (Matt) Roy, Jacob Wright, Lindsey (Jessy) Kegley, Joe Bob (Kameron) Greenslate, Alex Lanning, Eli Lanning, Sydney Shoemaker, and Sophia Shoemaker, and nine great grandchildren, Caden Warnock, Cali Warnock, Gavin Roy, Lucy Roy, Josey Kegley, Jordy Kegley, Joey Kegley, Hudson Wright, and Kennedy Greenslate.

Funeral services Monday, August 22, 2022 at Morton-Hunt Family Funeral Home in South Shore, Kentucky, with minister, Ken Southgate, officiating.

Burial MT Zion Cemetery in South Shore, Kentucky.

Philip Davis

1967-2022

Philip Davis, 55, of Ashland, passed away August 8, 2022 at his residence.

Philip was born July 19, 1967 in Danville, KY, a son of the late Ernest Porter Davis Jr. and Phyllis Miller Davis.

He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Guy Raymond Miller and Maxine Cox Miller; and paternal grandparents Ernest Porter Davis and Helen Boggs Davis.

Philip was a Machinist by trade. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and a good hike out in nature. Philip loved to sit and reminisce of the old times and tell stories. He loved to have a good time and enjoy life and especially loved to watch a good movie or television show with his daughter Lyndsey.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Lyndsey Davis (Lucas) of Ashland, KY; two brothers Ernest Porter Davis III of Raceland, KY, and Raymond Daniel Davis (Sheri) of Bellefonte Heights, KY; a sister Nancy Davis Crum of Bellefonte, KY; an honorary daughter Taylor Eden; and a host of family and friends.
Steen Funeral Home

Willard Hunt

1959-2022

Willard “Pooter” Hunt, 63, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his residence in Greenup. Willard was born March 16, 1959, in Portsmouth, Ohio a son of Ardith Ferguson Hunt of South Portsmouth, Ohio and the late Charles Edward Hunt. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by first wife Vicky Fitzwater Hunt; one brother Ralph Hunt and one sister Pamela Jo Hunt Wireman. He loved riding his motorcycle, coon hunting, his job as a dry waller, and his fiancé and family.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fiancé Rebecca Rucker of Greenup, Kentucky

Two sons Jeremy (Carrie) Hunt of South Shore, Kentucky, Willard Hunt Jr. of Greenup, Kentucky, One daughter Shelby Hunt if Roanoke, Virginia, step son Christian (Amber) Neace, step daughter

Dee'Nisha Skaggs, One brother Charles (Brenda) Hunt Jr. of New Boston, Ohio, Four sisters

Belinda (Bob) Rhinhardt of Cleveland, Ohio, Peggy Hunt of South Portsmouth, Ohio, Bobby Hunt of Ironton, Ohio, Jenny Dever of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Six grandchildren Dominic, Jordan, Skylar, Shaylyn, Tori, and Tony, step grandchildren Caroline and Kaden

There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made towards the funeral bill.

Condolences www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

Bobbie Baldridge

1952-2022

Bobbie Lynnette Baldridge, 70, of Argillite, passed away August 16, 2022 of a brief illness in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Lynnette was born June 13, 1952 in Ashland to the late Robert and Bertha Caudill Leader. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, George Leader and Edwin Caudill.

Lynnette was a Registered Nurse and an Administrator with Community Home Health in Ironton.

Surviving her are four sons, Michael Baldridge of Ashland, Harold “Buddy” Baldridge Jr. of Argillite, Jeremy Baldridge of Argillite, and Aiden Robinson of Argillite. In addition to her sons, she is survived by two brothers, David Leader of Ashland, Clarence Clutter of Washington State, two sisters, Cheryl Conley of Lloyd, Joyce Steele of Ashland, four grandchildren, Katelynn Baldridge, Kelsey Rowe, Kasey Baldridge, Emilee Baldridge, three great granddaughters, and three great grandsons.

Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup. Online condolences www.mfhfuneralhom.com.

Sherman Baldridge

1942 - 2022

Sherman “Elwood” Baldridge, 79, of Flatwoods, Kentucky, was born on October 9, 1942.

His final day on this earth was August 16, 2022 at the home he shared, with his loving and supporting wife, Carolyn. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Elwood managed his illness with strength and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren and loved them fiercely.

He was preceded in death by parents Ed and Clara Baldridge, a granddaughter Ellen Renee Gullett and a great -granddaughter, Brisbane Iris Gray. He married the love of life, Carolyn in 1963 and began a family. Elwood is survived by his wife of 59 years Carolyn Jean Wells Baldridge, He has two surviving siblings, Garnet Brooks of Ironton, Ohio and Carl (Geri) Baldridge of Westwood, Ky. Four children, Kimberly (Russell) Whitt of Ashland, KY, Pamela (Jay) Markins of Flatwoods, KY, Christopher (Erica) Baldridge of West Columbia, South Carolina and Joshua (Michelle) Baldridge of Flatwoods, Ky. Elwood and Carolyn shared many grandchildren, which he was so proud of; Drew Whitt, Tyler (Kim) Whitt, Seth Whitt, Ethan (Karissa) Gullett, Bryanna (Ross) Gray, Caitlyn (Troy Thompson) Gullett, Brook (Isac Gibson) Baldridge, Isaac Baldridge, MaLeigha Baldridge, Kaden Baldridge and Derrick Fletcher Baldridge. Great grandchildren- Lukus, Dempsey and Dexter Whitt. Isabella and Apollo Gray, Aria, Zeke and Myla Whitt. Ardyn Gullett and Gabby and Emery Thompson.

Elwood’s work career began in 1966 at The Ashland Daily Independent until he retired in 2001. He worked as a typist and in the composing room, setting adds for the Independent. Funeral Friday, August 19, 2022 at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Pastor Brandon DePriest of Mavity Freewill Baptist Church.

Burial Rose Hill Burial Park.